Guest guest Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 My question is -- what is the shelf life of oleander soup without a preservative, and then what is the shelf life of Oleander Soup preserved with 80% alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I have no idea what the shelf life of oleander soup is with no preservative at all and I note that the directions are quite clear that it should be preserved. With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple (or in some instances 20% Utopia Silver Advanced Colloidal Silver - in which instance you do NOT refrigerate), the shelf life should be at least one year and probably much longer. Personally, I prefer to use any form or oleander within six months - my thinking being the fresher the better. oleander soup , " halabu2000 " <halabu2000 wrote: > > My question is -- what is the shelf life of oleander soup without a preservative, and then > what is the shelf life of Oleander Soup preserved with 80% alcohol? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Just finished the last of a batch made in 2004, using the recipe published, and keeping it refrigerated. It was clear, and Tasted like it was freshly made. Once you make the " tincture " , it has a long shelf life. The alcohol prevents mold from forming and contaminating the OS. Think of cough syrup, which has sugar and 25% alcohol, like OS, and how long cough syrup lasts on the shelf without refrigeration. With alcohol and refrigeration, I've seen the recipe start " molding up " in two weeks. The sugar feeds the mold, which progresses fast. If you follow the recipe, I would expect a usable shelf life of at least the same as any cough syrup, and more if it is kept refrigerated. Ed oleander soup , " Tony " wrote: > > I have no idea what the shelf life of oleander soup is with no > preservative at all and I note that the directions are quite clear > that it should be preserved. > > With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple > (or in some instances 20% Utopia Silver Advanced Colloidal Silver - in > which instance you do NOT refrigerate), the shelf life should be at > least one year and probably much longer. > > Personally, I prefer to use any form or oleander within six months - > my thinking being the fresher the better. > > > > oleander soup , " halabu2000 " <halabu2000@> wrote: > > > > My question is -- what is the shelf life of oleander soup without a > preservative, and then > > what is the shelf life of Oleander Soup preserved with 80% alcohol? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 By Distilled ACV do you mean the brown salad type vinegar that you buy on the grocery store shelves? Or the clear (white) stuff? The last batch I made I used Braggs organic ACV. Which do you think is the best? I was thinking that the Braggs would just add a bit of healing along with the oleander, as so many people take ACV for health issues. Samala, Renee ---- With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi Renee, When I make Oleander Soup, I use Bragg's as a preservative. Also for its healing qualities. Hugs, oleander soup , " Gaiacita " <gaiacita wrote: > > By Distilled ACV do you mean the brown salad type vinegar that you buy on > the grocery store shelves? Or the clear (white) stuff? The last batch I > made I used Braggs organic ACV. Which do you think is the best? I was > thinking that the Braggs would just add a bit of healing along with the > oleander, as so many people take ACV for health issues. > > Samala, > Renee > > ---- > > With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 At one time I thought that using non-distilled ACV such as Braggs would be the best way to go due to the health benefits. On further reflection I believe that ACV off the shelf makes the best preservative, either yellow or white. I might be wrong, but I have been told that there is a chance of spoilage if you use Braggs. By all means do keep using Braggs on the side for its health benefits. oleander soup , " Gaiacita " <gaiacita wrote: > > By Distilled ACV do you mean the brown salad type vinegar that you buy on > the grocery store shelves? Or the clear (white) stuff? The last batch I > made I used Braggs organic ACV. Which do you think is the best? I was > thinking that the Braggs would just add a bit of healing along with the > oleander, as so many people take ACV for health issues. > > Samala, > Renee > > ---- > > With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Ok, thanks Tony. I've actually made another batch of soup for a cousin. This turned out to be my best batch ever. :-) I let it "cook" all day, let it cool in the evening and then put it in the fridge. In the morning I set it out so that it would come to room temp. When it reached that, I poured it off into another pot so I could strain it, but I left the dregs in the first pot. So between that and straining it through the 4 paper towels and the 4 coffee filters--it is super clean. Actually, this time it didn't even clog up any coffee filters! I guess it's totally worth throwing away that little bit with the dregs at the bottom of the pot. So now to add the ACV and mail it out. Samala, Renee ---- At one time I thought that using non-distilled ACV such as Braggs would be the best way to go due to the health benefits. On further reflection I believe that ACV off the shelf makes the best preservative, either yellow or white. I might be wrong, but I have been told that there is a chance of spoilage if you use Braggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I think you meant to say that WITHOUT alcohol and refrigeration?Tony--- On Sun, 10/26/08, ed4soup <ed4636 wrote:ed4soup <ed4636 Re: How long is Oleander Soup viable?oleander soup Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 8:54 PM Just finished the last of a batch made in 2004, using the recipe published, and keeping it refrigerated. It was clear, and Tasted like it was freshly made. Once you make the "tincture", it has a long shelf life. The alcohol prevents mold from forming and contaminating the OS. Think of cough syrup, which has sugar and 25% alcohol, like OS, and how long cough syrup lasts on the shelf without refrigeration. With alcohol and refrigeration, I've seen the recipe start "molding up" in two weeks. The sugar feeds the mold, which progresses fast. If you follow the recipe, I would expect a usable shelf life of at least the same as any cough syrup, and more if it is kept refrigerated. Ed oleander soup, "Tony" @. ..> wrote: > > I have no idea what the shelf life of oleander soup is with no > preservative at all and I note that the directions are quite clear > that it should be preserved. > > With a preservative, such as a 50/50 mix of vodka or distilled apple > (or in some instances 20% Utopia Silver Advanced Colloidal Silver - in > which instance you do NOT refrigerate) , the shelf life should be at > least one year and probably much longer. > > Personally, I prefer to use any form or oleander within six months - > my thinking being the fresher the better. > > Tony > > oleander soup, "halabu2000" <halabu2000@ > wrote: > > > > My question is -- what is the shelf life of oleander soup without a > preservative, and then > > what is the shelf life of Oleander Soup preserved with 80% alcohol? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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